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Went here with a few friends. They each respectively got a local sake flight, a strawberry cocktail, and my drink and the favorite of the groups a ginger whisky sour. The flavors of which were complex and the ginger syrup added a nice flair making it a crowd-pleaser. More over the ambiance of the bar was very reminiscent of a speakeasy with its intimate decor. The staff was also super attentive and interactive making sure you were familiar with your drink of choice.
One of my favorite things about the bar culture in Japan, particularly at Golden Gai in Tokyo, was that the bars were so small the entire bar would inevitably have to have one conversation together. All the little bars made up all these compartments of conversations, such that you could leave one conversation and enter another just by walking a few steps left or right. Industry City reminds me of this in many ways since you can walk from business to business, building to building, and find yourself in a sake distillery, an avocado cafe, or this wonderful Japanese cocktail bar from the team behind the amazing Angel's Share. Getting into Oldies is a more casual affair than getting into Angel's Share, which is appropriate for Brooklyn. Slide into one of just 10 or so velvet green seats lining the bar and chat with the bartender. They have quite the selection of sake and Japanese whiskies, and I definitely recommend Akashi white oak if you aren't sure which Japanese whiskey to try. It's as smooth as the clever retorts you think of long after a heated conversation is over. There's also beer and cider and a whole list of spirit-free drinks like coffee with bitters and matcha soda with lavender syrup, but I had my heart set on the fresh fruit cocktails. I tried the pineapple and persimmon versions, both of which had just the right amount of sweetness and kick. A sprig of thyme garnished my drink and gave it a little aromatic I couldn't get enough of. I also got a little side of edamame with a tasty salt + pepper seasoning as the perfect complement to my drinks. The friendly service, delicious drinks, and plush seating urge you to stay awhile and maybe strike up a conversation with some friendly neighbors. Something about the cozy space makes you leave the cold interactions so common to New York bar culture at the door and willing to smile and make eye contact with the people around you.
I was excited at the opening of a new cocktail bar in my neighborhood - so long, I thought, would be the days of trudging to Park Slope or the city for good libations. Having experienced it, I realise I am not yet so lucky. Oldies came to my attention when a fellow teacher posted up photos from Sunday HH. They proclaimed that the persimmon cocktail was good and that the Japanese snacks were a delight. I decided to come here the next weekend with my partner, after filling our bellies at Japan Village next door. The vibes and set up are super cool - very minimal, but with that, limited seating. They proclaim themselves to be a reverse speak-easy of sorts - you have to get to the eatery they're connected to via the entrance to the bar. I was interested in their signature cocktails, and they said it would be the fruit infusions. After hearing the types of cocktails associated, I decided to order the grapefruit since it would have mezcal and campari. My partner went with a sake glass, since they had an impressive list of them. He got to choose his 2 oz sake cup, while I received my blow-torched, egg-white drink shortly after. We also ordered the raw oysters and fluke crudo to try. The oysters, while not to my liking, were incredibly fresh and flavourful. The sake was also excellent and aromatic. However, the grapefruit cocktail and fluke crudo were disappointing. The cocktail lacked nuance and fell flat - it didn't register as anything in particular, and while my partner argued bitterness, it didn't have enough campari to do so, not would that have helped. It was incredible "meh", and needed that extra something to even it out - bitters, probably. Fluke also tends to be on the milder side of flavour, and texturally was interesting. The yuzu peel and pink peppercorn were delightful, but there was too much shiso leaf shaved atop (not indicated in the description) which overpowered the experience of the texture and muted the other flavours. I really wanted to like it the dish, so I tried skimming some shiso off, which helped a bit, but only made it permissible. Because we're big on cocktails, we probably will not be returning, but if you're in the mood for sake or Japanese snacks, this may be your place. Also be warned that seating is EXTREMELY limited (about 10), so you should plan strategically.
Located in the up and coming Industry City, Oldies is a gem and was one of my favorite spots I visited during my NYC trip. My dad has been an avid Japanese whiskey collector since before I could remember and as of a few years ago, I started getting into them myself. So a bar dedicated to Japanese whiskeys, was completely up my alley. Echoing Morlene C, Yelp Brooklyn CM here... if you don't know where to start, I'd also recommend the Akashi white oak for it's smooth finish. The space is small and fills up quickly, with only about ten bar stools available. However, despite the size, it never felt too crowded. It reminded me of bars in Vancouver or even in Toronto where you could cozy up at the bar, chat with the bartender, and befriend your neighbors... basically Oldies gave me Canadian hospitality vibes. I stuck to old fashioneds the entire time, but I did have a few sips of two of the fresh fruit cocktails, which were extremely refreshing. Props to the bartender for making a mean old fashioned, as well. 3 or 4 of these later and I was a happy camper. I paired my old fashioneds with a bowl of edamame, which was a perfectly seasoned. Given the friendly service, dark, cozy vibes, and delicious drinks, this is a bar I'd hang out frequently in if I lived in Brooklyn. I'd highly recommend popping in for a delicious beverage (or three).
Excited to try more from this cocktail bar! They recently opened in Industry City and are one of the few places in the area that have a bit more of a relaxed and loungey feel. The items that really caught my eye are the fresh fruit cocktails, which are commonly found in Japan and less so here. They also have a bunch of food items that I didn't get to try, but will be back for for sure! Be sure to check the hours before you go, since they're not open everyday. But it's a beautiful space with a great ambiance that's worth checking out.
What a fantastic experience at this Japanese restaurant. The staff was great and everything was delicious. Me and two other friends had a variety of things from yakitori to katsu. Also had a cocktail as well. Everything was magnificent! Definitely recommend!
Real talk. I could tell you the bar snacks are amazing here (don't sleep on the corn tempura). I could tell you the drinks here are like drinking a symphony of complex flavors & aesthetics (Ukiyo and Kabocha Spice are standouts). But the real reason to come here is the team behind the sticks- Tiara, John and Isias are masters of the craft! Watching them mix a cocktail or entertain the customers so you feel like it's your home bar on your first trip? THAT'S the reason to hit Oldies!
Had some drinks at Oldies on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. I felt like they prioritized look over taste when it came to their cocktails, but it is a more relaxed space for a drink than the other bustling bars across the complex. Quality: Ended up at Oldies after bouncing around the Industry City for a bit. Ordered two rounds of drinks, which included the Etsu Dragon, a Lemon Sour, a Sake Sangria, and a Pickle Cocktail. They absolutely nailed the stylistic elements of each of the cocktails, as they all looked amazing and fun. I was a little less enthusiastic about the actual flavor. The first drink I tried was the Etsu Dragon, which was the prettiest of all the drinks we ordered. With gin, dragonfruit syrup, and egg white, it sounded like it would be pretty tasty. However, past the initial awe, you realize the challenge of even getting to the drink under the foam. And even when you get to it, it is a syrupy mess. The Lemon Sour was simple, but solid. Essentially just a vodka soda replacing vodka with shochu, but it also came with half a lemon to add to your preference. The Sake Sangria drink was good, just a little too sweet for my taste. While the Pickle Cocktail was cool looking, and exactly as advertised, sweet and sour. Quantity: No issues with the size or strength of the drinks. Value: $8-$17 for the assorted Cocktails. Ambiance: Oldies is located within the massive warehouse complex in Industry City. We entered from the outside of the building, it was unclear if there is another way in from the restaurant. We saw a ton of people lost looking for the restaurant and directed to the back. The bar is large, but has pretty limited seating. Only four high-top tables, which are squeezed against the walls to make room for a walkway. It is a stylish bar, though I think it would look better in the evening when it can set the mood with lighting. They also had an odd southern rock playlist going, which was not expected at an Asian themed cocktail bar. Crowd: We watched a fair amount of people head to the restaurant behind the bar, but only one other couple ended up sitting in the bar area. Service: The bartender let us know we could either order directly from the online menu or with him. It was clear he preferred the direct orders and I think we got a drinks faster because of it. Parking: Street parking can be found in the nearby area.
All great small dishes. All in the best flavors and temperature. And very delicious fried crab cakes . Service was pretty good. Great place to be after dinner or after work for drinks and delicious small sharing food
I got to know oldies while noshing from Wakuwaku outside- their menus and waiter service are combined right now for the outdoor seating. My drinks for the evening were the lemon sour special with soju and sore, and a lemon you squeezed in yourself. I loved the interactive part of the drink, and the fact that I could make it MY level of (very) sour! It was a super refreshing drink too! Then I got their homemade orangina. I was super excited for this, because due to some meds I take, I can't have grapefruit/grapefruit juice anymore- which, you guessed it, is in the bottled stuff. This didn't have any! And it tasted wayyy better than the bottled kind- fresh juice for the win! I'll be back for this! And I don't know whose cotton candy machine this is, theirs or Wakuwaku, but man I hope that thing sticks around! I'll be back!! read more
5 years ago
Not sure if the yuzu hot toddy is seasonal but I highly recommend you go and get it ASAP. This bar is Tucktaway in the back of a Wakuwaku and it has a really chill ride. While I was there they were playing old school R&B and I was really vibing on my solo date while reading my book. The male bartender had me waiting quite some time before taking my order but the female bartender finally checked in with me and held a sista down read more
I had high hope when I came in - due to decor and environment. But how disappointed I am. Due to Covid, they have the menu on QR scan - which is fine. But when I was seated, the waitress forgot to mention we MUST scan the QR menu from the table - after I ordered i immediately informed the waitress then she told me they will need to look for it or I may need to cancel my order, but the app I ordered from dont have that option. I have to ask the waitress twice and still didnt tell me if they find it or not. I have to look for another person to find out if they find my order. Also, the app charge a "cheqout fee". I asked the staff how to avoid this fee she suggest to link my bank account! (no way!!!). I can pay cash, we just have to order differently and let the staff know, but the staff there doesnt give any instructions until it was asked. As for the food taste - disappointed!! order the fried chicken - tender but soggy not crunchy or crispy. service - once u are seated it is hard to find them. they will not come by and see if we need anything else. i really didnt want to tip them. but i still did. read more
3 years ago
Went here with a few friends. They each respectively got a local sake flight, a strawberry cocktail, and my drink and the favorite of the groups a ginger whisky sour. The flavors of which were complex and the ginger syrup added a nice flair making it a crowd-pleaser. More over the ambiance of the bar was very reminiscent of a speakeasy with its intimate decor. The staff was also super attentive and interactive making sure you were familiar with your drink of choice. read more
7 years ago
One of my favorite things about the bar culture in Japan, particularly at Golden Gai in Tokyo, was that the bars were so small the entire bar would inevitably have to have one conversation together. All the little bars made up all these compartments of conversations, such that you could leave one conversation and enter another just by walking a few steps left or right. Industry City reminds me of this in many ways since you can walk from business to business, building to building, and find yourself in a sake distillery, an avocado cafe, or this wonderful Japanese cocktail bar from the team behind the amazing Angel's Share. Getting into Oldies is a more casual affair than getting into Angel's Share, which is appropriate for Brooklyn. Slide into one of just 10 or so velvet green seats lining the bar and chat with the bartender. They have quite the selection of sake and Japanese whiskies, and I definitely recommend Akashi white oak if you aren't sure which Japanese whiskey to try. It's as smooth as the clever retorts you think of long after a heated conversation is over. There's also beer and cider and a whole list of spirit-free drinks like coffee with bitters and matcha soda with lavender syrup, but I had my heart set on the fresh fruit cocktails. I tried the pineapple and persimmon versions, both of which had just the right amount of sweetness and kick. A sprig of thyme garnished my drink and gave it a little aromatic I couldn't get enough of. I also got a little side of edamame with a tasty salt + pepper seasoning as the perfect complement to my drinks. The friendly service, delicious drinks, and plush seating urge you to stay awhile and maybe strike up a conversation with some friendly neighbors. Something about the cozy space makes you leave the cold interactions so common to New York bar culture at the door and willing to smile and make eye contact with the people around you. read more
I was excited at the opening of a new cocktail bar in my neighborhood - so long, I thought, would be the days of trudging to Park Slope or the city for good libations. Having experienced it, I realise I am not yet so lucky. Oldies came to my attention when a fellow teacher posted up photos from Sunday HH. They proclaimed that the persimmon cocktail was good and that the Japanese snacks were a delight. I decided to come here the next weekend with my partner, after filling our bellies at Japan Village next door. The vibes and set up are super cool - very minimal, but with that, limited seating. They proclaim themselves to be a reverse speak-easy of sorts - you have to get to the eatery they're connected to via the entrance to the bar. I was interested in their signature cocktails, and they said it would be the fruit infusions. After hearing the types of cocktails associated, I decided to order the grapefruit since it would have mezcal and campari. My partner went with a sake glass, since they had an impressive list of them. He got to choose his 2 oz sake cup, while I received my blow-torched, egg-white drink shortly after. We also ordered the raw oysters and fluke crudo to try. The oysters, while not to my liking, were incredibly fresh and flavourful. The sake was also excellent and aromatic. However, the grapefruit cocktail and fluke crudo were disappointing. The cocktail lacked nuance and fell flat - it didn't register as anything in particular, and while my partner argued bitterness, it didn't have enough campari to do so, not would that have helped. It was incredible "meh", and needed that extra something to even it out - bitters, probably. Fluke also tends to be on the milder side of flavour, and texturally was interesting. The yuzu peel and pink peppercorn were delightful, but there was too much shiso leaf shaved atop (not indicated in the description) which overpowered the experience of the texture and muted the other flavours. I really wanted to like it the dish, so I tried skimming some shiso off, which helped a bit, but only made it permissible. Because we're big on cocktails, we probably will not be returning, but if you're in the mood for sake or Japanese snacks, this may be your place. Also be warned that seating is EXTREMELY limited (about 10), so you should plan strategically. read more
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7 years ago
Located in the up and coming Industry City, Oldies is a gem and was one of my favorite spots I visited during my NYC trip. My dad has been an avid Japanese whiskey collector since before I could remember and as of a few years ago, I started getting into them myself. So a bar dedicated to Japanese whiskeys, was completely up my alley. Echoing Morlene C, Yelp Brooklyn CM here... if you don't know where to start, I'd also recommend the Akashi white oak for it's smooth finish. The space is small and fills up quickly, with only about ten bar stools available. However, despite the size, it never felt too crowded. It reminded me of bars in Vancouver or even in Toronto where you could cozy up at the bar, chat with the bartender, and befriend your neighbors... basically Oldies gave me Canadian hospitality vibes. I stuck to old fashioneds the entire time, but I did have a few sips of two of the fresh fruit cocktails, which were extremely refreshing. Props to the bartender for making a mean old fashioned, as well. 3 or 4 of these later and I was a happy camper. I paired my old fashioneds with a bowl of edamame, which was a perfectly seasoned. Given the friendly service, dark, cozy vibes, and delicious drinks, this is a bar I'd hang out frequently in if I lived in Brooklyn. I'd highly recommend popping in for a delicious beverage (or three). read more
3 years ago
Excited to try more from this cocktail bar! They recently opened in Industry City and are one of the few places in the area that have a bit more of a relaxed and loungey feel. The items that really caught my eye are the fresh fruit cocktails, which are commonly found in Japan and less so here. They also have a bunch of food items that I didn't get to try, but will be back for for sure! Be sure to check the hours before you go, since they're not open everyday. But it's a beautiful space with a great ambiance that's worth checking out. read more
What a fantastic experience at this Japanese restaurant. The staff was great and everything was delicious. Me and two other friends had a variety of things from yakitori to katsu. Also had a cocktail as well. Everything was magnificent! Definitely recommend! read more
5 years ago
Real talk. I could tell you the bar snacks are amazing here (don't sleep on the corn tempura). I could tell you the drinks here are like drinking a symphony of complex flavors & aesthetics (Ukiyo and Kabocha Spice are standouts). But the real reason to come here is the team behind the sticks- Tiara, John and Isias are masters of the craft! Watching them mix a cocktail or entertain the customers so you feel like it's your home bar on your first trip? THAT'S the reason to hit Oldies! read more
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Ivan M.
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Had some drinks at Oldies on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. I felt like they prioritized look over taste when it came to their cocktails, but it is a more relaxed space for a drink than the other bustling bars across the complex. Quality: Ended up at Oldies after bouncing around the Industry City for a bit. Ordered two rounds of drinks, which included the Etsu Dragon, a Lemon Sour, a Sake Sangria, and a Pickle Cocktail. They absolutely nailed the stylistic elements of each of the cocktails, as they all looked amazing and fun. I was a little less enthusiastic about the actual flavor. The first drink I tried was the Etsu Dragon, which was the prettiest of all the drinks we ordered. With gin, dragonfruit syrup, and egg white, it sounded like it would be pretty tasty. However, past the initial awe, you realize the challenge of even getting to the drink under the foam. And even when you get to it, it is a syrupy mess. The Lemon Sour was simple, but solid. Essentially just a vodka soda replacing vodka with shochu, but it also came with half a lemon to add to your preference. The Sake Sangria drink was good, just a little too sweet for my taste. While the Pickle Cocktail was cool looking, and exactly as advertised, sweet and sour. Quantity: No issues with the size or strength of the drinks. Value: $8-$17 for the assorted Cocktails. Ambiance: Oldies is located within the massive warehouse complex in Industry City. We entered from the outside of the building, it was unclear if there is another way in from the restaurant. We saw a ton of people lost looking for the restaurant and directed to the back. The bar is large, but has pretty limited seating. Only four high-top tables, which are squeezed against the walls to make room for a walkway. It is a stylish bar, though I think it would look better in the evening when it can set the mood with lighting. They also had an odd southern rock playlist going, which was not expected at an Asian themed cocktail bar. Crowd: We watched a fair amount of people head to the restaurant behind the bar, but only one other couple ended up sitting in the bar area. Service: The bartender let us know we could either order directly from the online menu or with him. It was clear he preferred the direct orders and I think we got a drinks faster because of it. Parking: Street parking can be found in the nearby area. read more
5 years ago
All great small dishes. All in the best flavors and temperature. And very delicious fried crab cakes . Service was pretty good. Great place to be after dinner or after work for drinks and delicious small sharing food read more
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3.5 stars but bumping to 4 as it's a beautiful bar with complementary japanese snacks and a cute menu. I was surprised they only have classic cocktails on their menu, but after reading some reviews I see the fruit cocktails are supposedly unique and would probably try them next time. Would love to see them add their own concoctions though. The food looked interesting, but we only ordered sake and beer. read more
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Ivan M.
Thanks for the kind words, Karen! Glad you enjoyed the ambiance and…
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269 36th St
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